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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.19, 816.06 and 197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.19, 816.06 and 197.41 is: 296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.19 : 816.06 = 197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.19/816.06 = 197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.19x = 816.06 × 197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.19x = 161,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,098.40/544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.03

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